Truck intentionally rams passenger car claiming to 'move the car'... "Insurance won't cover it"

Lawyer Han Moon-cheol: "It Constitutes Special Property Damage... Insurance Claims Also Not Covered"

A cargo truck is crashing into a parked vehicle. Photo by YouTube channel 'Han Moon-cheol TV'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A video showing a cargo truck driver deliberately ramming a parked vehicle because the driver refused to move the car has sparked controversy. Experts pointed out that such behavior constitutes the crime of special property damage.

On the 1st, a video titled "An incident where a driver pushed a car out of anger because it was not moved" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Han Moon-cheol TV.'

The video was recorded around 9 a.m. on the 28th of last month on a road in Jeju City, Jeju Province, showing the cargo truck driver ramming a vehicle parked in front of him. It is reported that the owner of a vehicle opposite the cargo truck submitted the black box footage of the accident to 'Han Moon-cheol TV.'

In the video, the cargo truck driver, looking at the parked vehicle, complained to an acquaintance, "They said they would come soon, but they haven't." The acquaintance replied, "How would I know when they will come?" Eventually, when the owner did not hurry, the angry cargo truck driver appears to have rammed the parked vehicle from behind. The accident damaged the rear bumper and other parts of the parked vehicle.

The informant expressed confusion, saying, "(The cargo truck) had enough space to pass through. Although cargo trucks were parked on both sides, this alley is a route frequently used by cargo trucks."

He added, "The cargo truck driver was a driver who came to load goods at a company, and after police investigation, I understand he moved after loading fish," and "He admitted during the police investigation that he deliberately collided."

Attorney Han Moon-cheol, who saw the video, said, "No matter how angry you are, you should have waited. Or you should have called the driver one more time," adding, "Damaging someone else's property with dangerous objects constitutes special property damage. It is not covered by insurance. Why did you do that? You should have endured a little longer," expressing regret.

Netizens responded with various comments such as, "Of course, it was an action that should not be done, but from the perspective of a driver whose livelihood depends on time, every second counts, so I understand," "I was shocked after watching the video. I regret that if only he had endured a little longer," "He must have been very angry to do that. I empathize with the cargo truck driver's feelings," and "No matter how angry you are, you shouldn't do that. The anger lasts only for a moment, but the money lost keeps coming to mind."

Meanwhile, deliberately damaging another person's vehicle constitutes the crime of special property damage, punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 10 million won.

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